Mahama gives Chief Justice 10 days to respond to removal petitions

“Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to submit your preliminary response to the petitions within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter to facilitate further consultation between His Excellency and the Council of State.”

In a letter to the embattled Chief Justice, President John Mahama expressed disappointment over the circulation of her request for copies of the three petitions filed against her.

While the specific details of the allegations remain undisclosed, the move signals a high-stakes legal and constitutional battle ahead.

By invoking this timeline, the Chief Justice must now swiftly present her case or risk further proceedings that could determine her future in office.

Legal analysts suggest that the response from Chief Justice Torkonoo will be crucial in shaping the next steps, including whether a formal inquiry into the petitions will be initiated.